How far is Byram, MS from Columbus, MS?

The driving distance from Byram, MS to Columbus, MS is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.18 mi
03h 08m
Flight
139.32 mi
224.22 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.32 mi
Kilometers
224.22 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.18 mi
Kilometers
262.61 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Wed, Sep 23, 12:07 PM CDT
Return by in Byram
Wed, Sep 23, 3:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Byram
2026-09-23T08:58
Arrive Columbus
Wed, Sep 23, 12:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Byram
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Coldwater
MS

Town of the United States

From Byram
81.6 mi
01h 34m
To Columbus
81.6 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
92°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Byram and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Byram and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on South Siwell Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Siwell Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    2317 ft · 57 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 North: Carthage

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lakeland Drive

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Lakeland Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on MS Hwy 25

    79.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · MS Hwy 25

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point

    25.3 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1116 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    555 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1815 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    19 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1551 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North 6th Street

    52 m · 9 sec · North 6th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Byram and Columbus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS Hwy 25
111 mi · 68%
US 82 East
25.6 mi · 16%
Lakeland Drive
12.3 mi · 8%
South Siwell Road
9.48 mi · 6%
Grenada
4.2 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

MS Hwy 25

Continue on MS Hwy 25

79.6 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
139.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coldwater
01h 34m from Byram
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Byram and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Byram to Columbus?

The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coldwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Byram and 81.6 miles from Columbus.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.86 one way or $45.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Byram and Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Coldwater

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Coldwater, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coldwater.

RAIL

Union Station

62 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Union Station

102 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

113 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Laurel station

114 mi away
230 North Maple Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Byram and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 139.32 mi (224.22 km).

Byram

#1 Byram

City in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States

Population11,265
Coordinates32.1793200, -90.2453700
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

County seat of Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States

Population23,307
Coordinates33.4956700, -88.4272600
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Byram (-90.24537, 32.17932)
End: Columbus (-88.42726, 33.49567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.8 L · about $22.86
Round trip
$45.71
11.52 gal · 43.6 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.97 $22.86 $45.71
Mid-grade $4.42 $25.48 $50.96
Premium $4.80 $27.65 $55.31
Diesel $6.05 $34.86 $69.72

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · Sep 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Byram and Columbus. The current time is 08:58:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.